UNC 81, Shaw 54: The look back

Posted Oct 27, 2012
Why UNC won: Well, aside from the fact that the Tar Heels were playing against Shaw, a Division II team from the CIAA conference, the Tar Heels won thanks to their impressive play during the final 14 minutes. With the game tied at 44 with about 14 minutes remaining, UNC went on a 23-0 run to seize control. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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